My First Place
Season 4
Follow first-time home buyers on their journey from house-hunting all the way to closing.
Where to Watch Season 4
13 Episodes
- Color Poppin' BasementE1
Color Poppin' BasementTen years ago, Alisa Rodriguez was a high school dropout working in a dead-end job. Now, thanks to a tough-as-nails mentor and a GED, she's living a life she never thought possible. She has a professional job in downtown Detroit, is going to school for graphic design, and she's bought her first place. Her new basement has a lot of potential, but needs the help of designer Erica Pedrosi to make it the hip and cool hangout that Alisa deserves. - Sanctuary Oasis BedroomE4
Sanctuary Oasis BedroomPediatric Psychologist Debra Lefkowitz has a stressful job helping kids and their parents cope with serious illnesses. So when she moves to her first place, a condo that is twice the size of her old apartment, she wants it to be a place where she can totally kick back. Designer Gary Kelly signs on to create a bedroom with a Middle Eastern flair. - Beach Bungalow BedroomE5
Beach Bungalow BedroomKelley Miller and John Dougherty have managed to save enough for a down payment on their first place. The catch is that they both have to work overtime to make their new mortgage payment. Since they don't get to see each other very much, designer Carey Evans plans to use a few pictures and a lot of paint to make their new bedroom a place where they can get away from it all. - Casual Metro Living RoomE6
Casual Metro Living RoomApril Bollwage lived in her childhood home until her early 30s. Her boyfriend, Wayne Pack, also lived there for a time. The reason? They were taking care of April's parents during her mom's fight against breast cancer and her father's heart attack. The two carpooled and worked second jobs to save up for their first place, and now they have it. They bought a two-year-old house between Philadelphia and New York. Designer Carriann Arkowski sets out to design a living room for the laidback couple that is Metropolitan in style, but still casual. - Global PotpourriE7
Global PotpourriNewlyweds Asher and Sarah Kahn have stuff crammed into every nook and cranny of their Philadelphia rental. Their first place has room enough to display their special treasures, but Asher's favorite piece of art is Sarah's least favorite. Designer Carey Evans tackles the challenge of creating a practical and personal living room that appeals to both. - Medieval Home OfficeE8
Medieval Home OfficeThere's no doubt that Andrea and Ron Stevenson are the perfect match. How else could they have survived two years together in a 300-square-foot apartment? They finally graduated to 1,300 square feet when they bought their first place, a 1960s two-story in a Detroit suburb. But they unpacked a problem along with their boxes: Ron's collection of medieval swords. Andrea has agreed to allow the collection to be housed in their new home office, though they're not quite her taste. Enter designer Erica Pedrosi. She presents a bold plan to bring midcentury medieval up to the present day in a way that will make even Andrea smile! - Living Room RetreatE9
Living Room RetreatSingle mom Aisha Thomas has had her hands full the last few years with putting herself through grad school, having a baby and saving to buy her first place. Designer Rebecca King signs on to give this determined mom a well-deserved place to take a break by creating a living room she calls "The My Time Gathering Room." - Seaside Family RoomE10
Seaside Family RoomLinda and Mark Otto have endured more struggle than your average newlyweds. Linda met Mark when he was battling liver disease and waiting for a transplant to save his life. She stood by him for three long years as his health deteriorated. Then a donated liver became available and gave Mark a future — with Linda! The couple got married and bought their first place, just outside of Detroit. Designer Erica Pedrosi wants to design a seaside family room for the couple to remind them of San Diego where they met and fell in love. - Feng Shui BedroomE11
Feng Shui BedroomLyz Hughes and Steve Fong are ready to take the next step in their relationshipbuying their first place together. But finding a place wasn't easy. In deference to Steve's family, the couple needed a Chinese fortune-teller to approve the north Philadelphia house before they bought it. Now that they are finally moved in, designer Barry Wood will ensure that the good chi keeps flowing by creating a feng shui-friendly bedroom. - Two-In-One Living RoomE12
Two-In-One Living RoomGladis and Juan Saquique are living the American dream, after two years of living in a nightmarish basement apartment to save a $15,000 down payment for their fourth-story Hackensack, N.J. condominium. But these two Central American immigrants have very little to fill their new 25 x 13 living room. Designer Tom Zemon sets out to adorn half the space with an elegant seating area anchored by an electric fireplace. The second half of the room will feature a baby grand piano. - Indian-Flavored Dining RoomE13
Indian-Flavored Dining RoomFive years ago, Rehana Syed and Amit Godambe fell in love and emigrated from their native India to Pennsylvania. There they fell in love all over again — this time with the American dream. After two sons and three years in a tiny fifth-floor apartment, they've saved up enough for a three-bedroom home in their favorite Philadelphia neighborhood. But their dream home comes with a boring living/dining room that doesn't reflect their colorful personalities or heritage. Designer Carey Evans intends to change that. She plans to spice it up with the flavors of India, so this couple has a room that reflects their story.